The song ends with her death upon her baby's grave, though her spirit is said to haunt the mountains forever. Key Releases Studio Version: Found on the Little Sparrow album (2001).

After giving herself completely to the stranger, she is left "heartbroken and mind-broken".

is a tragic bluegrass ballad written and performed by Dolly Parton. It was originally released as the ninth track on her 2001 album, Little Sparrow . Song Story and Meaning

Rumors suggest she had a "devil's child" that died, and the grief eventually led to the death of her parents.

You can find the audio for "Mountain Angel" on major streaming platforms including: YouTube (Official Audio) SoundCloud Audiomack Dolly Parton - Mountain Angel (Audio)

The song tells a dark, folk-style story about a beautiful, innocent young woman known as the "Mountain Angel" who is seduced and then abandoned by a "wicked, handsome stranger".

Experience the haunting storytelling and bluegrass instrumentation of Dolly Parton's "Mountain Angel": Mountain Angel Dolly Parton - Topic YouTube• Apr 9, 2020

The woman retreats into the wilderness, eventually losing her sanity. Locals begin to view the former "angel" as a witch as she roams the hills making mournful sounds.